Classical Studies 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Triglyph, Contrapposto, Socratic Method

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: David Lamari

Document Summary

Kritios boy, 3"10 , 480 bce (cusp of classical period). This is the period where greek art takes on a new approach to the human body. Delphi charioteer, c. 477, 5"11 , votive offering, bronze statues can be recycled. Riace warriors, c. 455, bronze, 6"9 , 6"6 . No appeal to emotions other than the desire to arouse the image of beauty. The doryphoros: 440 bc (midpoint of classical period), 6"11 . Diadoumenos, fillet binder (ribbon binder), 430 bc, 6"5 you would tie a ribbon around your head if you won a sports competition. Ordinary greek women (on gravestones) would be depicted in their youth/prime, showing off their bodies. Ludovisi throne, c. 460: aphrodite wearing sheer clothing. Respectable women must be depicted clothed, even if the clothing was completely sheer. Naos (cella): main chamber, where the statue of god + altar is kept.